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In the heart of the Hunter Valley, hidden under the broad red roof of the Chateau Elan, the Hunter Valley Day Spa offers pampering treatments that quieten the mind, relax the body and nourish the soul. And there’s wine. Whether it’s a relaxing massage, a facial treatment or the remedial whirlpool movements of a balneotherapy, … Read more
On the doorstep of some of Australia’s oldest wineries and vines, the Chateau Elan has everything you want for a romantic stay in the Hunter Valley. Just a five-minute drive from the winery-rich towns of Pokolbin and Lovedale, Chateau Elan at the Vintage is perfectly positioned for a romantic break in wine country. But its … Read more
It’s been a terrifying couple of weeks for lots of people on Australia’s east coast recently, with so much rain and wind hitting areas. I saw a stat that said the Brisbane River received three Sydney Harbours worth of water in just a few days! But hopefully the worst of it is behind us and … Read more
Black walls, hard steel, crystals, candles and real wrought chainmail curtains, Vamp by Lisa McGuigan is all about the detail, all about the experience and, of course, all about great wine. What do you usually expect when you go to a winery cellar door? Light timber? White walls? A few wine barrels dotted about and … Read more
Pairing food with wine or beer is a well-known thing. But what about pairing food with whisky? Here are 5 dishes that go perfectly with a good dram. Brought to you by Assembly. Whenever the topic comes up of which food goes best with a wine, beer or whisky—often at the cellar door, brewery or … Read more
Spacious rooms, views over Robertson Park and a quick walk to all Mudgee’s bars, restaurants and shops, the historic Parkview Hotel is the place to stay in Mudgee for convenience and luxury. Double-height ceilings, comfortable en-suites and access to the wrap-around balcony so deep it covers the path below, the Parkview Hotel offers the perfect … Read more
One of the many beauties about the regional NSW town of Mudgee is the quantity of quality wineries it has. But which ones do the winemakers themselves like to visit? Here are 7 family-run Mudgee wineries that get the blue tick from locals. Tucked away in its own little corner of New South Wales about … Read more
It’s felt like this moment would never come again, but it has. And it’s as exciting as we thought it would be. This week just gone has been the most positive for the travel industry in Australia than any other over the last two years—it really feels like things are moving in the direction of … Read more
Light, bright and refreshing, yet still full of flavour and texture, rosé is the perfect drink for hot weather—but not all rosé. Here are 5 rosé wines perfect for summer. It’s fascinating how rosé wine has made a comeback in recent years. In fact, it’s never been so popular. Between 2002 and 2019, there was … Read more
From picking to stomping to eating and drinking, Picking Day at Glandore Estate in the Hunter Valley gives you a fascinating insight into what it’s like to work a vintage at a winery. Here’s what happens in the vines. Have you ever wondered what it’s like to jump in a barrel of wine grapes and … Read more